Miami Heat Roundtable On Trading Into Round 1 Of NBA Draft: Colton’s Take
The Miami Heat should not trade into the first round because the cost is not worth the risk.
Colton’s Take (@CMoleskyNBC15)
The Heat have zero picks in the 2021 NBA Draft, which means the franchise is starting from square one to get into the draft at all.
As it stands, the Heat would be forced to sacrifice future drafts just to gain capital in the 2021 draft or give up known quantities (players who have already proven what they can do for a roster to some extent).
And that’s just to get in the draft. To get a pick that could, potentially, contribute right away (late lottery), the Heat would need to give up valuable assets in the form of players.
To get a pick that will likely be a role player immediately (top 10 pick), the Heat would need to give up multiple players and more than a few future picks. All that for a player that might pan out is the thought of merit.
The Heat would be better served by putting a boatload of assets towards acquiring a proven talent. Save the prospect hunting for a draft where the Miami Heat actually have a few picks.